This presentation focuses on Incumbent Worker Training to avert layoffs for business in the Kane, DeKalb and Kendall county areas of Illinois. If you need additional information there are contact numbers at the end of the presentation.

1. Training for Tomorrow Incumbent Worker Training Program

2. Training for Tomorrow – Why? Why is IWT being offered? Business and Economic Development for Kane, Kendall and DeKalb counties Create/retain jobs in our area Develop a more highly skilled workforce Assist local businesses to boost market share and competitiveness www.kcdee.org www.rivervalleywib.org Kane County Department of Employment & Education and River Valley Workforce Investment Board

3. What is it? Financial assistance for businesses to enhance current employees’ job-related skills $15,000 reimbursable per employer $50,000 reimbursable for consortium of employers Employers match of 10, 25 or 50 % based upon size Match does not have to be in cash Match can be in the form of: Salaries, Travel expenses, Employee benefits, etc. www.kcdee.org www.rivervalleywib.org Kane County Department of Employment & Education and River Valley Workforce Investment Board

5. Meet Tomorrow’s Challenges Today Visit www.kcdee.org/ARRA.html or www.rivervalleywib.orgfor application and other information Contact your Business Services Representative to learn more Bill McNew (Southern Kane, Kendall and DeKalb counties) 630-801-1153 billmcnew@kcdee.org Jim Evans (Northern Kane county) 847-888-7900 ext 305 jimevans@kcdee.org Let us guide you through the process www.kcdee.org www.rivervalleywib.org Kane County Department of Employment & Education and River Valley Workforce Investment Board

6. Company Match The maximum funding award is $15,000 for any one business during a 12-month period of time. The maximum funding award for an employer consortium is $50,000 and requires a special competitive training services solicitation. www.kcdee.org www.rivervalleywib.org Kane County Department of Employment & Education and River Valley Workforce Investment Board

7. Sample Reimbursement Request Form

8. Past Success Americhem, Inc., Elgin Maintenance employees were trained in boiler operations and safety standards Additional shifts added Sauber Manufacturing Co., Virgil Engineers trained in SolidWorks software Employees trained in hydraulics operations Employees learned industry specific blue-print reading Training allowed process improvement and employee advancement opportunities www.kcdee.org www.rivervalleywib.org Kane County Department of Employment & Education and River Valley Workforce Investment Board

9. Past Successes TBC Net, Inc., Sycamore Employee earned Microsoft Certified IT Professional (MCITP) Individual & corporate growth potential ATMI Precast, Aurora In-house training provided 26 foremen and 8 supervisors new and increased supervisory tasks Key individuals given more responsibility – allowing promotion from within. www.kcdee.org www.rivervalleywib.org Kane County Department of Employment & Education and River Valley Workforce Investment Board

10. Past Successes Creative Therapeutics, Sycamore Three projects trained staff on-site and off-site to improve the quality of care provided to recovering cancer patients. Training for new therapies created additional offerings to expand client base. Miner Enterprises, Geneva Engineers trained to use NUCARS software. Allowed more efficient job performance and company savings by avoiding full-scale testing. www.kcdee.org www.rivervalleywib.org Kane County Department of Employment & Education and River Valley Workforce Investment Board

11. Resources for Local Business http://www.illinoisworknet.com/vos_portal/business/en/Home/ http://www.ildceo.net/dceo/Bureaus/Workforce_Development/ http://iwds.cmcf.state.il.us/iwds/iwdshome.html http://www.illinoisskillsmatch.com http://www.ilworkinfo.com/ Kane County Department of Employment & Education and River Valley Workforce Investment Board www.kcdee.org www.rivervalleywib.org